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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Doctor of Journalism

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
96880	Doctor of Journalism
ORIGINATOR
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Doctoral Degree	Field 04 - Communication Studies and Language		Communication Studies
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	360	Not Applicable	NQF Level 10	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction		EXCO 0324/24	2024-07-01	2027-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30		2031-06-30

Registered-data under construction

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PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

To enable the learner to make a significant and original contribution to knowledge and practice within the field of journalism demonstrating exceptional knowledge ranging from fundamental concepts to advanced theoretical knowledge and competency.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Learners who do not met the minimum entry requirements may be granted admission on the basis of the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in accordance with the policy of the institution.

Entry requirements:
Master of Journalism, Level 9 or equivalent.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Research a specialised area in the field of journalism or media.
2. Research, apply and develop methods, techniques and knowledge to identify, address and resolve an issue related to the discipline of journalism.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1.The research and its implications are sufficiently understood.
The proposal is feasible.
Justification is given for the proposal.
The research proposal is relevant and applicable.
The proposed research involves the development of original and innovative theory and practice.
The proposal is independently formulated.

2.Appropriate and wide range of critical sources is located.
Information is analysed and choices are made.
Information is synthesised into a coherent whole.
Information is gathered independently from supervision.

3.Information is appropriately categorised.
Information is translated into appropriate forms.
Information is evaluated and informed and innovative recommendations concerning the research, are put forward.

4.Methods are at an appropriately high level of complexity.
Methods are original and innovative refinements of existing methods.
All major research methods are discussed and compared to the chosen method.
The merits of the chosen method are defended.

5.The design is translated into practice.
Observations made are consistently and accurately recorded.
The design and performance are evaluated and suggestions put forward for improvements.
The research process is successfully managed.
The research process is carried out independently from the supervisor.

6.The thesis is coherently written and laid out according to national and institutional guidelines for Level 8. Learning by peers is facilitated through oral and poster presentations and/or in-house seminars.
Research at lower levels is supervised.
Critically evaluated research is synthesised into valid commentary and analysis for publication or presentation according to national and institutional guidelines for Level 8.

Integrated Assessment:
Formative Assessment:
Research thesis evaluated internally and externally.
Presentation of methodology, analysis and research findings to external panel assessment.
Peer evaluation by means of publication in an accredited journal, presentations and seminars.
Supervision at lower levels.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Vertical Articulation:
Postdoctoral Studies.

MODERATION OPTIONS

N/A

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

N/A

NOTES

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LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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1.	Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)